The blessing was actually written by John Adams, an excerpt of a letter he wrote to his wife Abigail in 1900.
— John Dingell (@JohnDingell) November 4, 2016
…May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof."
— John Dingell (@JohnDingell) November 4, 2016
We have a unique opportunity to not only elect one of the wisest & most qualified individuals to ever run for the highest office in America,
— John Dingell (@JohnDingell) November 4, 2016
I look forward to living up to Adams's wish, FDR's belief, & the promise we make to our children to leave this place better than we found it
— John Dingell (@JohnDingell) November 4, 2016
Abigail and John Adams have been my favorite Founding Couple since I was tiny. It can be argued that there would not have been an American Revolution without John, and certainly the John Adams we know from history would never have existed without Abigail. Among the many things that make me happy when I think of Hillary Rodham Clinton becoming our first female President is the thought of how very happy Abigail Adams would have been to see it happen — finally!
Apart from happy thoughts, what’s on the agenda as we start the weekend?
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